Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds. It serves as a building block in the formation of guanidines and amidines, which are key structural motifs in various biologically active molecules. Also employed in catalysis and ligand design for transition metal complexes, enhancing reactivity and selectivity in organic transformations. Its ability to act as a nitrogen donor makes it valuable in materials science and coordination chemistry.